Department of Applied Social Sciences
Research Assistant
(Ref. 260205002)
[Appointment period: eight months]
Duties
The appointee will assist the project leader in the research project - “From Chatbots to Carebots: AI, emotion and the politics of mental health in China (pilot study)”. He/She will be required to:
(a) conduct literature review in Chinese on artificial intelligence in mental health, digital care, medical anthropology and related fields;
(b) assist in digital ethnography, including the monitoring and documentation of online platform discussion;
(c) liaise with companies and institutions in the Chinese Mainland to support arrangements for fieldwork and interviews;
(d) assist in fieldwork preparation and logistical arrangements for short research visits to Shanghai and Hangzhou;
(e) transcribe interviews in Chinese; and
(f) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Unit or his delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants should:
(a) have a master’s degree or an honours degree in Anthropology, Sociology, Media Studies, Psychology, Science and Technology Studies, China Studies or other related disciplines;
(b) have a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, with fluency in Putonghua;
(c) have good research and organisational skills;
(d) be resourceful and proactive; and
(e) be a good team player and able to work independently.
Preference will be given to those with experience in ethnographic or qualitative research, digital ethnography or online research methods, and/or research interests in mental health, care, emotion or science and technology studies.
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
Consideration of applications will commence on 12 February 2026 until the position is filled.
Posting date: 5 February 2026